GC43 or earlier GC42 Treatment of Prison Inmates (GC42 2015 - 069) The 42nd General Council (2015) direct the General Secretary, General Council to: contact the Prime Minister, the party leaders and appropriate ministers calling on them to eliminate solitary confinement; contact the Prime Minister, the party leaders and appropriate ministers calling on them to:Provide better training of staff regarding mental health issues of offenders; Schedule mental health assessments and development of treatment strategies; Ensure transfer of inmates prone to injuring themselves to treatment centres; Ensure that there is adequate oversight of prison conditions. Work more closely with the John Howard Society, the Elizabeth Fry Society, and the Canadian Mental Health Association in developing better strategies for treatment and training. Work more closely with the interfaith chaplaincies. That we encourage communities of faith to do the same. GC42 2015 ROP, pp. 200-201, 503 Save to PDF True Document Date August 13, 2015 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Human Rights Latest News GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support.
